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by Philly
Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:19 am
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Sunroof Shattered
Replies: 3
Views: 4225

Re: Sunroof Shattered

Hi Eric

Same here, no cars in front, or going past... and no marks on roofrack.. but suppose only takes smal sharp opject...
Thank you for input..
by Philly
Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Sunroof Shattered
Replies: 3
Views: 4225

Sunroof Shattered

Hi gents. Sat morning we set off to visit family on a farm in 2014 Prado 150 VX. Close to Hekpoort, a massive bang! 1st thought blown tire.. but car drives straight nothing funny.. then 2nd thought blown engin as we heard what sounded like ( as wife described) ice being poured from a cooler box. But...
by Philly
Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

If they are not balanced, would I not feel it at a certain speed as well? There is no vibrations at all at any speed. Think everything is pointing to the flywheel... it is such a small shudder.. but it is very irritating when you do feel it. Will have to take gearbox out sometime again :cry: :cry: a...
by Philly
Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:09 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

I must also add, it does feel like it is getting slightly better, so I'm gonna give it a week or 2 and then see what it is like. Maybe its just my mind playing on me. I think best way would be to take in traffic next week and see what it does.
Thanks again for all the replies.
by Philly
Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:06 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

This is what they looked like when I got them back from propshaft guys. They look correct to me. Even have the pyltjies and everything.
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by Philly
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:06 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

Thanks everybody for he responses so far. The Fortuner still has standard suspension. How would I go about to check the phasing of the universals? Driving around a bit with it, it does feel like it has improved slightly, but like Andy sais, I'm not sure i have heard of a shudder that got better over...
by Philly
Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:06 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Clutch replaced but......
Replies: 18
Views: 3997

Re: Clutch replaced but......

Hi Alex Thank for the feedback, that's the same issue I have. Did you skim you flywheel when you replaced the clutch he 1st time? I'm leaning towards the guys that skimmed the flywheel for not doing it properly. They didn't even clean all the shavings off before they gave it back to me. I could also...
by Philly
Fri Apr 21, 2017 3:05 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

Hi Mars I came right with everything, decided to get propshafts redone and balanced as well as Toyota said the need to be replaced. Everything is put back together. I skimmed the fly wheel, new SACHS clutch kit (on special at Goldwagen now for 2600), replaced the rear crank shaft seal, replaced spig...
by Philly
Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Clutch replaced but......
Replies: 18
Views: 3997

Re: Clutch replaced but......

Reviving a old post, but. I just finished replacing my clutch on Fortuner. And exactly same thing is happening to me. New SACHS clutch kit, new centre bearin (spigot bearing), new rear crank shaft seal, got the flywheel skimmed as well. Should I drive it and hope it settles? clutch is nice and light...
by Philly
Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

Thanks Luke,
Spoke to guys at SAC as well. They don't sell parts, so whole job will have to done by them. Going to get SACHS clutch from Goldwagen as Mras said and ordered seal bearing from Toyota.
Just looking for place that can skim flywheel now..
by Philly
Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:03 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

Hi Guys. Soo.. last night got the call ive been waiting for a while now...my wife was driving home from work and all of a sudden she cant change gears, cant get car in 1st when standing at traffic light. Luckily I managed to get her to put car in 1st and drive like that, another luck is that she was...
by Philly
Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6449

Re: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement

WOW!! That is dirty!!! Mine didn't look that bad at all!! It did a few metal shavings and was dirty. But not as bad as that! I must also add, I put in only R500 when I finished. And after driving around I noticed that fuel economy looked better. But its not possible to make any comprehensive conclus...
by Philly
Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6449

Re: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement

Phillip excellent post. Thanks for sharing. real pity you did not take photos. But in the stress of a new project the camera is often neglected. Do you think the job would have been much easier without the long range tank ? Thinking back, any way to make it easier to get the old pump out of the tan...
by Philly
Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6449

Re: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement

I have found that measuring the pressure may not give you the correct info. A buggered pump can give the right pressure but it may not be possible to maintain that pressure under flow. Meaning if you close the pump off then pressure within spec but as soon as you put your foot down and demand the s...
by Philly
Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6449

Re: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement

Hello De Wet Thank you.. You are not Hi-jacking the thread. I just find it ridiculous that we get over charged for almost everything and everything, so the more we can help each other save a few rands the better for us.. To answer your question.. It almost felt like you were driving with the hand br...
by Philly
Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6449

Re: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement

Hi Dirka. According to the guy that I received the pump from, it is the replacement part used in Toyotas. Whether it is or not can't tell you. I still have the box. Will look at the part number and see I can find out a bit more. The pump and filter part is the parts that goes into the tank. The whol...
by Philly
Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6449

4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement

Hi Guys. Not sure if anybody has had a problem or will have a problem regarding their petrol pump. This is what I have done, maybe some useless reading but if you are in the same boat as I was and is not scared of working on you own vehicle, you could save yourself more than R10000.00 Just a quick b...
by Philly
Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:20 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

Hey all. As in my previous post. My wife's Fortuner clutch was busy going and was looking around to replace. So last week Monday we all jump in our vehicles for work. She leaves 1st and I see some specs of oil or something on paving, thinking to myself I have to check what it is this afternoon. Get ...
by Philly
Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

What's the feeling around Clutch Masters clutch kits? Anybody used them before and if so happy or not?
by Philly
Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem
Replies: 113
Views: 105351

Re: 3.0 D4D Clutch Problem

Hello .just quick question. Is there (if any) a difference between the Hilux clutch and the Fortuner. Reason for asking, wife Fortuners clutch will need to be redone this year some time. and will the Heavy Duty clutch that Ferrit referred to fit in the Fortuner as well? Thanks folks!
by Philly
Thu Jun 11, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: LED back brake tail lights.
Replies: 6
Views: 1799

Re: LED back brake tail lights.

Dankie Piet. Ek sien jy is uit voorraad uit van die LEDs. Wanneer kry jy weer vooraad in?


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by Philly
Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:00 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: LED back brake tail lights.
Replies: 6
Views: 1799

Re: LED back brake tail lights.

Hi Cassie. they are definitely double ones. checked that part at least. thanks
by Philly
Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: LED back brake tail lights.
Replies: 6
Views: 1799

LED back brake tail lights.

Hi All. Hopefully can get a answer or 2 here. My right rear brake light has now blown the 3dr time in 4 months. Don't know why, even when my bakkie went for a service I asked them to check and see if there is problem. But they couldn't find anything wrong. So yesterday I went and bought the led repl...
by Philly
Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:54 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3lt D4D Waterpump (and Cambelt ) Replacement Step by Step + How to reset Timing Belt Light
Replies: 59
Views: 78349

Re: 3lt D4D Waterpump (and cambelt) Replacement Step by Step

Water Pomp gedoen Vrydag middag en het amper droog gemaak met die timing, nie gecheck of als weer behoorlik op line toe die belt terug op gesit was nie nie. So dit is baie belangrik om die timing merke te check na die belt weer op is en die tensioner ook op is. Die engine klink sommer nou beter as w...
by Philly
Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3lt D4D Waterpump (and Cambelt ) Replacement Step by Step + How to reset Timing Belt Light
Replies: 59
Views: 78349

Re: 3lt D4D Waterpump (and cambelt) Replacement Step by Step

Dankie Mars. Myne ook daar gekry vir R990 pomp en housing. Net vir interresant omthalwe. Ek het ook pryse by Midas R910 net vir pomp, Gemini R800 net vir Pomp en Toyota was R1850 (kan nie heeltemal onthou nie) ook nie seker of dit vir die pomp en die housing was nie. Dankie Sent from my iPhone using...
by Philly
Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3lt D4D Waterpump (and Cambelt ) Replacement Step by Step + How to reset Timing Belt Light
Replies: 59
Views: 78349

Re: 3lt D4D Waterpump (and cambelt) Replacement Step by Step

Hi Mars.

Awesome report vir die replacement. Waar het julle manne julle water pompe gekoop? Dit is sulke tyd vir my vrou se Fortuner ook. So volgende naweek sal ek dit graag wil doen. Ek het prys by Gemini gekry vir R1750!!byaan Desember Botswana toe so wil nie kanse vat nie..
Dankie
Phillip
by Philly
Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4.0 V6 Hilux Autobox Problem 4th-5th Don't change - HELP!!!!
Replies: 47
Views: 9819

Re: 4.0 V6 Hilux Autobox Problem 4th-5th Don't change - HELP

Hi Chris.
Any news on you problem, I also drive a 4l v6 auto and would like to hear if you found the solution yet? Just in case mine starts (hope is never does, but you never know)
by Philly
Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Legend 40 4.0v6 auto
Replies: 10
Views: 1824

Re: Legend 40 4.0v6 auto

I also had the 2.7 before I bought my 4l a few months ago.. and all I can say is wow!! :celebrate: :celebrate: I love the power the ride and everything of it, great car! Fuel is slightly more but probably because my foot is heavy because of all he power.. gets addictive to put foot and you just take...
by Philly
Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: The Old and the New
Replies: 12
Views: 1851

Re: The Old and the New

Got R90000 for it as trade in, if I wanted to sell it private i'm sure I would have gotten much more. But I was happy with that trade in price.
by Philly
Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: The Old and the New
Replies: 12
Views: 1851

Re: The Old and the New

Hi Danman. Saw the post and sent a pm. Waiting to hear if the cover are still available..thanks


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by Philly
Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: The Old and the New
Replies: 12
Views: 1851

Re: The Old and the New

HAHAHAH!! Yes the only problem with the old one was, it wasn't 4x4.. other than that I really loved driving it. Never had a days problems with it. Just kept on going.. But it was time to upgrade to a 4x4 and sommer went with newer model. New one drives really lekka!!! Oh P.S: If there is anybody tha...
by Philly
Sun Jul 28, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: The Old and the New
Replies: 12
Views: 1851

The Old and the New

The Old that I traded in on the new...was very sad to see her go.... 2004 Toyota Hilux Legend 35 2.7i 4x2 174000km Old Hilux.jpg The New 2009 Toyota Hilux 4l V6 4x4 :celebrate: :celebrate: 114300km New Hilux.jpg Fitted 4 new General Grabbers AT on Friday. So will have to see how they perfom.. Got ve...
by Philly
Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Elektriese venster/Knoppie probleme
Replies: 11
Views: 2241

Re: Elektriese venster/Knoppie probleme

Dankie julle. Dave ek bly in Honeydew. Ek sal probeer uitvind en laat weet. Dankie weereens!


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by Philly
Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Elektriese venster/Knoppie probleme
Replies: 11
Views: 2241

Re: Elektriese venster/Knoppie probleme

Dankie julle, maar die "hosing" waar die knoppie in druk het gebreek. So ek moet die hele ding vervang of net n ander een kry wat heel is en dinge weer swap om te werk. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1359545703.902497.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1359545810.790389.jpg Soos julle kan sien ek te al pr...
by Philly
Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:06 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Elektriese venster/Knoppie probleme
Replies: 11
Views: 2241

Re: Elektriese venster/Knoppie probleme

Dankie Willem Ek was seker al by 10 verskillinde scrapyards en nie een het Hilux skakelaars nie. Sal miskien gaan kyk of die corolla sin pas of werk.
by Philly
Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:55 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Elektriese venster/Knoppie probleme
Replies: 11
Views: 2241

Elektriese venster/Knoppie probleme

Helllo Almal My Elektriese venster meganisme, (die knoppies wat langs die bestuurder is om al die venster oop en toe te maak en die deur oop en toe te sluit) het so paar maande terug gebreek. Ek het dit toe reg gekry n ander een wat van n nuwer model te kry en die 2 se parte saam te gebruik om my ba...
by Philly
Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: GPS system on new 2012 Hilux
Replies: 144
Views: 62035

Re: GPS system on new 2012 Hilux

Thank for the reply Mike.
I am really itching to get 1 now, but it will have to wait a month or so. Bike need sto go in for Major Service R3000 to R4000, wich sucks. But has to be done first.

Mark, do you have a cost in mind for the SA Maps or is it still bit early?
by Philly
Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: GPS system on new 2012 Hilux
Replies: 144
Views: 62035

Re: GPS system on new 2012 Hilux

Hi Mike

What maps are you going to load? Garmap with tracks4africa? Im looking at getting same unit for 2007 Fortuner. Would like to find out as much as I can before I decide to buy the unit.
Thanks
by Philly
Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlights replacement for Legend 35
Replies: 4
Views: 919

Headlights replacement for Legend 35

Heheheh.. Dit is Mooi... Het die foto geleen van van jou af.. Of ten minste een van jou posts. Dankie


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by Philly
Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:01 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlights replacement for Legend 35
Replies: 4
Views: 919

Re: Headlights replacement for Legend 35

I have Mark. They only stock the Vigo 2005 onwards I did get a reply on 4x4 community and Andre there suggested I trie Grandmark International. Thank you
by Philly
Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlights replacement for Legend 35
Replies: 4
Views: 919

Headlights replacement for Legend 35

Hi all

Does anybody know where I can find replacement headlight like in this picture for my Hilux? I have looking around for something like this for quit a while now and cant find anything.
Thanks
by Philly
Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Lexus V8 into IFS Hilux
Replies: 31
Views: 8841

Re: Lexus V8 into IFS Hilux

Bietjie van Topic af en laat. Maar weet iemand dalk waar mens sulke hoof ligte kan kry soos op die Hilux?
Wil my hoof ligte vervang maar sukkel om iemand of parte soos daai te kry.
Dankie
by Philly
Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Re: Hang gat

So pas my bakkie terug gekry..hy is heelwat hoeer agter, darem staan hy nou gelyk, en dit voel as of die rit ook heelwat harder is. Maar dit is lekker om te weet dat die bakkie nou reguit staan. Moet se die ouens daar se kleinte diens is nie iets om van oor huis toe teskryf nie, maar hulle kry darem...
by Philly
Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:47 am
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Hang gat

Dis goed om te hoor thanks. Is juis nou hier by die ouens in Jhb, hulle staan ook bekend as Golden Springs. Ek sal laat weet hoe dit lyk en ry as hulle klaar is.
by Philly
Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:45 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Re: Hang gat

Hi Johan, thanks for the offer.
I went to Van Zyl springs and I am gonna go that way. They will take out my old springs cold bend/reset them and add another spring, all for R1400. So i will go that route for now and see if it works.
by Philly
Fri May 27, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Hang gat

Hi Peru
The specs is not the same... Pity.. But thank you very much for the offer I really appreciate it! Price per set from Toyota is R1900.
by Philly
Fri May 27, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Hang gat

Hi Peru
Wow! Thanks for the offer. I have the legend 35 shape. So not sure if they are the same specs. Will have to ask around or phone Toyota to check on that. I will let you know before the end of the day if that is ok?
Hehehhehe!! Het it as well Mud Dog!!
by Philly
Thu May 26, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Hang gat

And the verdict is that It definitely is my leaf springs. The guys at Supa Quick went through everything again and took measurements. The difference between the height of the torsion bars is 5mm, so that is all fine. We then looked at the differences between the 2 rear leaf springs and there is a ga...
by Philly
Thu May 26, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Hang gat

Hi guys. Went to Darrell and he helped me allot!! Thanks Darrell! At the end of the day it was/is only the torsion bars that needed to be adjusted. I am currently at Supa Quick rotating my tires, doing wheel balancing and wheel alignment. They will adjust and change everything accordingly and I hope...
by Philly
Wed May 25, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Hang gat

Oops Sorry bout that. It's a 2004 2.7i Legend 35, 4x2 I will be upgrading to 4x4
by Philly
Wed May 25, 2011 7:57 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Hang gat

Thanks. Thats what I was thinking aswell. Only thing is I'm planning on selling the bakkie within the next 2 to 3 years. So now I have to think if I wanna spend that kind of money if I'm not planning on keeping the bakkie. Thanks for the welcome.
by Philly
Wed May 25, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
Topic: Hang gat
Replies: 25
Views: 4595

Hang gat

Hi Gents I have a 2004 Hilux Legend 35. 2.7i The rear left of the bakkie is hanging about 2cm lower than the right hand side. I phoned around a few places and it sounds like it is the leaf springs that seems to be sagging. Now I would like to know, is it better to get it reset? Got a quate of about ...

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